ICON×
Bridging cultures through co-creation and dialogue, to uphold rights, freedoms, and democracy.
Learn MoreIndependent Cultural Organisations Network
ICON× is a platform for dialogue and collaboration, bringing together independent cultural organisations that actively operate within their local contexts, reflect the cultural, social, and political realities of their countries, and address the pressing issues shaping them.
About ICON× →Our Pillars
Bridging Geographies
Connecting partner organisations across Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Connecting Cultures
Cultivating resilient, inclusive cultural environments by reinforcing democratic values and human rights.
Fostering Co-Creation
Supporting researchers, artists, activists, and civil society through cross-border collaboration.
Exploring Intersections
Engaging with culture and gender equality, environmental justice, social justice, and cultural rights.
Shaping Futures
Envisioning more inclusive, connected, and democratic cultural futures driven by resilience.
The Network
Operating across the Eastern Neighbourhood Countries in collaboration with the Danish Cultural Institute.
Key Themes
- Culture & Gender Equality
- Culture & Environmental Justice
- Culture & Social Justice
- Culture & Colonial Legacies
- Cultural Rights
- Cultural Migration